Emergency crews contain structure fire in Leduc Estates

Scene is secured and the public is advised to stay clear of the area

(December 4, 2014)

Leduc Fire Services, Nisku Fire Service and RCMP responded to a residential fire in the Leduc Estates neighbourhood on Dec. 4, 2014, that resulted in one fatality.

Local fire services were notified of the incident at 7:28 a.m. and responded immediately. Four units arrived on scene, including support from the Nisku Fire Services ladder truck to put out the blaze. The fire was brought under control by 8:13 a.m.

Firefighters managed to reach the deceased and determined that the individual was the lone occupant in the home at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire and death remain under investigation. The public is asked to stay away from the scene as a safety measure.